Topic 1 ICT Quiz - Computer software and hardware

What does computer hardware refer to?

• Physical components of a computer

• Data processing tools

• Programs for controlling the operation of a computer

• Internet connection devices

Which of the following is an example of internal hardware?

• Printer

• RAM

• Sound Card

• Keyboard

What is the function of a NIC in a computer system?

• Network connectivity

• Sound processing

• Data storage

• Video rendering

What is the purpose of ROM in a computer system?

• Sound output

• Permanent data storage

• Temporary data storage

• Processing data

What is the role of the CPU - Central Processing Unit

• CPU executes instructions in the form of a program

• Stores configuration data

• Temporary memory to store applications running

• Allows computer to send graphical signal, so it can display text and graphics

Role of the motherboard?

• All components of computer connected to this board. Allows processor and other computer hardware to function and communicate together

• Temporary memory to store applications running

• allows a computer to send audio signal to audio devices

• stores data permanently on your computer, eg: files, music, video, games, etc.

What is computer software?

• programs for controlling the operation of a computer or for the processing of an electronic data

• physical components of a computer such as phone, mouse, pc, etc.

• Network Interface Card

• All components of computer connected to this board

What is the purpose of RAM? - Random Access Memory

• Temporary memory to store applications running

• Permanent memory to store configuration memory (BIOS)

• Allows to send graphical signal, so can display text and graphics

• Store data (games, videos, etc.) permanently on your computer

Video/graphics card purpose?

• allows computer to send graphical signal, so can display text and graphics

• allows a computer to send audio signal to audio devices

• store data such as games, videos, apps, etc. on your computer

• allows computer to connect to computer networks

Sound card purpose?

• allows computer to send audio signal to devices

• all components of the computer connected to this board

• executes instructions in the form of a program

• Temporary memory to store applications running